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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.05, 348.06 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.05, 348.06 and 203.82 is: 280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.05 : 348.06 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.05/348.06 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.05x = 348.06 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.05x = 70,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,941.59/253.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.35

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